Next Steps

Thank you for applying to the Intensive American Language Center (IALC) at WSU. We look forward to meeting you.

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We Will Send You an I-20 Form

Once you have received your offer of admission to the WSU IALC, you will be asked to confirm your intent to enroll by paying the $100 tuition deposit. After we receive the tuition deposit, we will send the immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019) by Federal Express to your mailing address. You will need to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee online and make a visa appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Transfer Students

If you are transferring to the IALC from another school or language program in the United States, you will need to complete the following steps.

Make Travel Arrangements

Immigration regulations allow international students to arrive in the United States up to 30 days before the first day of classes.

We recommend that you plan to arrive at least one week before the start of your IALC program so that you can familiarize yourself with WSU and the community of Pullman or the Tri-Cities before your studies begin.

See our travel page for information on the best ways to get to Pullman and the Tri-Cities.

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Get Immunized

You will need to provide evidence of measles (Rubeola) immunity before you will be able to register for classes.

Send a copy of your school certificate of immunization or an official copy of your record from a health-care provider’s office to:

Documents Should Be in English

We strongly recommend that you also obtain a vaccine for meningococcal disease (meningitis). Immunity is particularly important for students who will live in densely populated settings such as residence halls.

If you cannot obtain immunization before arriving in the United States, contact WSU Health and Wellness Services for immunizations when you arrive on campus. The IALC can assist you with this after you arrive if necessary.